Kathmandu— United States President Donald Trump has signed two executive orders aimed at limiting birthright citizenship, which grants citizenship to nearly all children born on US soil. These new orders come weeks after the Supreme Court upheld the practice as protected under the Constitution. The orders seek to expand a narrow exception to birthright citizenship and halt so-called 'birth tourism', where mothers travel to the US solely for giving birth.

Narrow Exceptions Expanded

One of the executive orders seeks to expand an existing narrow exception to birthright citizenship, which currently bars US citizenship from being conferred to babies born to foreign diplomats or invading forces. This expansion aims to tighten the criteria for who qualifies under this exception.

Addressing 'Birth Tourism'

The second executive order directs the secretary of state and the secretary of homeland security to halt so-called 'birth tourism'. This practice involves mothers traveling to the US with the sole purpose of giving birth, in an attempt to secure citizenship for their children. Trump's administration views this as a significant issue that needs addressing.

Legal Challenges Expected

Like his earlier attempts, these new executive orders are expected to face legal challenges. Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump denounced the Supreme Court’s decision in striking down his initial effort to limit birthright citizenship, calling it a 'very unfortunate decision'. He stated that his administration is making adjustments to its approach.

(With inputs from Al Jazeera)

Originally published on abcnews.com.np.